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Insurance is often described as a financial safeguard against unforeseen losses. While Invictus Performance Therapy isn’t an insurance company, our mission closely mirrors that concept in the context of an athlete’s career. By mitigating risks and maximizing performance, we help pitchers protect and grow their career potential.
In 2024 alone, MLB pitchers on the injured list accounted for a staggering $686,244,241 in lost salaries, according to Spotrac. That’s nearly $700 million of talent sidelined—a massive hit to both players and organizations.
The Hidden Costs of Injury
Pitchers experience the highest rate of non-contact injuries among all major sports. These injuries often strike without warning, and their timing can derail critical career milestones. For young athletes, an injury can delay or even derail their path to the majors, shrinking their window to reach free agency or arbitration.
Consider a prospect who suffers a major setback early on. Not only does this extend the timeline for reaching arbitration or free agency, but it also reduces lifetime earning potential. Even for players already in the big leagues, staying healthy during pivotal arbitration years can mean an extra $6-10 million in earnings.
But the real financial game-changer comes with free agency, typically around a player’s age 28-30 season. This is where generational wealth—contracts worth $200 million or more—can be secured. However, teams are looking for consistent success and proven durability before committing to such investments. Past injuries or inconsistent performances reduce a player’s value significantly.
The Invictus Advantage
At Invictus Performance Therapy, we address these challenges with a comprehensive approach to health, movement, and performance. Every athlete is unique, and we dig deep into their individual history, analyzing everything from biomechanics and pitch design to movement preferences and injury history. This allows us to create tailored programs that optimize performance and reduce injury risk.
While MLB organizations have world-class medical and performance teams, their resources are often stretched thin. A single staff member might oversee dozens of players, limiting the time and attention each athlete receives. This is where Invictus stands out. We focus intensely on the individual, ensuring every detail is addressed and no time is wasted on ineffective strategies.
By combining performance and physical therapy, biomechanics expertise, and pitching coaching into one integrated system, we build resilient pitchers who are better equipped to handle the demands of professional baseball. Another important aspect is that we work with each players mlb organizations staff and/or personal training team to make sure we're all collaborating to achieve the best results.
Why It Matters
Pitching injuries don’t just sideline athletes—they jeopardize entire careers. Many promising prospects with Hall of Fame potential have seen their trajectories cut short due to potentially preventable issues.
At Invictus, our goal is to reduce these risks and help athletes maximize their opportunities.
Our results speak for themselves. Clients routinely set new personal records in innings pitched, report less pain and soreness, and stay healthier for longer. In today’s MLB, where durability and reliability are increasingly valued, this kind of longevity is priceless. Although, from your agent's perspective, there is absolutely a price that can be put on this.
A Player’s Perspective
One of our clients described Invictus as “a hybrid of a movement specialist, physical therapist, and pitching coach all in one.” Another shared how our focus on biomechanics and movement resiliency allowed them to perform at a high level without pain.
While no program can completely eliminate injuries, Invictus dramatically reduces the likelihood by addressing the root causes of breakdowns and building movement patterns that protect vulnerable areas.
The Future of Your Career
Whether your goal is to make it to the big leagues, reach 10 years of service time, or secure a Hall of Fame legacy, staying healthy is non-negotiable. Invictus Performance Therapy gives athletes the tools to protect their careers and achieve their financial and performance goals.
Slots with Invictus are limited due to the intensive, personalized attention we provide each athlete. If you’re a player, agent, or MLB organization interested in partnering with us, reach out at tyler@invictusperformancetherapy.com.
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